In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews James Bruchac, the founder and program director of Ndakinna Education Center! They discuss the value of a "Renaissance Man", how martial arts can tone the body as well as the spirit, the many offerings of the Ndakinna Center, and more in this fantastic episode!

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00:07 - Introduction

01:14 - James Bruchac: A Renaissance Man

03:57 - The World’s Toughest 80-Year-Old

05:31 - The Ndakinna Center

07:37 - Mike’s Endorsement: He and His Son Loved Ndakinna!

08:45 - Martial Arts: Jiu Jitsu, Pencak Silat, Kyokushin Karate, Muay Thai

11:20 - SBR’s Own Chad Beatty: A Black Belt!

13:00 - The Don of Jiu Jitsu

14:30 - Jesse and the 13th Language: Abenaki

15:54 - Youth Martial Arts Training: Lots of Options!

18:28 - Martial Artists… Are Not Easy to Pick Out in a Crowd!

19:36 - Budding Martial Artists Have Nothing to Fear!

22:09 - Not Sure Which Style is Right For You? Try Them All!

25:08 - The Ups and Downs of Each Martial Art… And When to Use Them!

28:29 - Conditioning: Martial Arts to Get in Shape!

32:06 - Holiday Gifts: Buy Someone You Love a Membership!

32:45 - The Meaning of Ndakinna

34:29 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch